According to Tom’s Guide, Windscribe has completed its year-long rollout of FreshScribe next-generation infrastructure across its entire VPN server network. The provider now uses a kernel-space implementation of WireGuard instead of Cloudflare’s Boringtun, which reportedly eliminates jitter and dramatically improves speeds. Internal testing shows download and upload speeds around 2,000 Mbps, though real-world performance may vary. The upgraded infrastructure underwent a third-party security audit in summer 2024 with minimal concerns found and prompt remediation of any issues. All Windscribe Pro and build-a-plan users now benefit from these improvements, plus upcoming features like IP address pinning and rotation. The company is currently running a Black Friday sale with Pro plans at $2.42 per month until December 8, 2025.
What FreshScribe actually does
Here’s the thing about VPN upgrades – they often sound impressive but what do they actually mean for users? Windscribe moved from Cloudflare’s Boringtun to a kernel-space WireGuard implementation. Basically, the kernel is where your operating system does its heavy lifting. Moving WireGuard there means fewer steps between your device and the VPN server. Think of it like cutting out middle management – everything happens faster and more efficiently.
Real-world speed expectations
Now, about those 2,000 Mbps claims. Windscribe has been pretty vocal about their internal testing results, but we haven’t independently verified these speeds yet. Our most recent tests showed around 840 Mbps, which is still very respectable for a VPN. But here’s the important part: that testing happened before the full FreshScribe rollout. So while 2,000 Mbps might be optimistic for real-world conditions, you should definitely see noticeable improvements. The jitter elimination alone could be a game-changer for gamers and streamers.
Privacy and upcoming features
The security audit results are encouraging – minimal issues that were quickly fixed. But what really interests me are the upcoming features. IP address pinning lets you keep the same IP when connecting to a location, while rotation gives you new ones without disconnecting. Zero-knowledge configurations bypass Windscribe’s central database entirely. And multi-hop through two servers? That’s serious privacy enhancement. These aren’t just incremental improvements – they’re meaningful upgrades that address real user needs.
Is this worth your money?
At $2.42 per month with their current Black Friday deal, Windscribe is positioning itself as a serious competitor to the big VPN players. The technical improvements they’ve detailed in their blog posts show they’re investing in infrastructure rather than just marketing. For users frustrated with VPN slowdowns or streaming issues, this upgrade could genuinely make a difference. The question is whether these improvements will hold up under real-world load – only time will tell.
